Save JPEGs as
PSDs to preserve quality
If you start with a JPEG image, perhaps from
a digital camera, and alter it, don't save
it again as a JPEG; you'll lose image
quality every time you re-save an image in
JPEG format. Instead, save the altered image
as a PSD file and make a JPEG copy if you
need to post the image to the web, for
example. In the meantime, you'll have a good
copy of your altered image in PSD format for
use in other applications, such as for
printing photos or using them a printed
brochure.
NOTE: We only use Photoshop for creating
images in pixel such as Photos. Graphics
such as texts, logos and other artwork are
always created in vector formats. Outlines.
Sharpen
just the edges and leave the rest alone
The Unsharp Mask filter is a wonderful tool
if you don't mind increasing the sharpness
of everything, including textures. On the
other hand, if you want the edges of objects
to appear snappier, use the High Pass filter
in combination with Unsharp Mask. To do so,
duplicate your image and select Filter >
Other > High Pass. In the resulting dialog
box, adjust the Radius slider to accentuate
the edges. Try the lower values first--the
image takes on a gray appearance--and work
up from there. Click OK. Then, change the
Mode pop-up menu in the Layers palette to
Overlay and observe the amount of edge
sharpening that takes place without
affecting the flat or textured areas. If the
effect is too strong, try the Soft Light
blending mode and/or use the Opacity slider
in the Layers palette to reduce the
intensity of edge sharpening.
Use the
Measure tool to straighten out your images
When
scanning images, you may have a scan that
was a bit askew when you placed it on the
scanner bed. It happens to us all. So, how
do you straighten it out? It's easy; simply
use the Measure tool. Just drag the tool's
pointer along the top edge of your image,
then choose Image > Rotate Canvas >
Arbitrary. Click OK and Photoshop applies
the information from your measurement and
straightens things out for you.
Increase
your canvas size relatively
The next time you have to increase the size
of your canvas, check out Photoshop's
Relative option. Just choose Image > Canvas
Size. Then, in the resulting Canvas Size
dialog box, select the Relative check box.
Now, just enter the how much space you want
added to the Width and Height text boxes.
(avoid creating documents with random
sizes).
|
Signage
Image Gallery with all Images
1800
815 166
